BeatMaker is one of those surprising apps that bring an unimaginable level of sophistication to the iPhone.
Serious music producers who dismiss BeatMaker's ability to record, compose, remix, and rearrange music just because it isn't part of an elaborate bank of sound studio technology do so at their own peril.
BeatMaker developer Intua has been around since 2001 and working on projects like embedded development and audio software design.
They did some work for early PDAs, but have really made a name for themselves with the BeatMaker app, which they first released in 2008.
Since then, BeatMaker has been the gold standard for music development apps and a must-have component for anyone looking to make music on their iPhone.
Intua is continually releasing updates for BeatMaker, offering new kits and optimizations and updating it to keep current with the latest hardware iterations.
They also support their BeatMaker app with demos and videos to provide maximum functionality with a minimum of effort, like their tutorials showing how to use the mute and reverse modes, arrange and tweak live songs, and record patterns.
Their efforts have gained notice from music professionals and big-name media outlets.
Wired.
com calls BeatMaker "a serious production tool," while John Mahoney at Gizmodo.
com reports that it's also Timbaland's favorite app.
Other performers have carried it into the spotlight and raised its profile even further, as was the case with Gary Go, a Brit-pop musician who is making waves on both sides of the Atlantic.
When he took the stage at London's Wembley Stadium with an iPhone that he introduced as the "fifth member of the band," he listed Intua's BeatMaker as one of his can't-do-without apps for making music.
Another explanation for BeatMaker's popularity is its compatibility with other programs.
Not only can you synchronize BeatMaker with music programs on your Mac or PC, but Amidio Inc updated their Noise.
io synth program to allow it to integrate with BeatMaker, offering a whole new range of sounds available to digital composers.
Between the original depth of functionality offered by BeatMaker and the continuing support that Intua has put behind it, it's no wonder that BeatMaker is one of the most popular apps in the Apple iPhone store, gaining notice from amateurs and professionals alike.
Serious music producers who dismiss BeatMaker's ability to record, compose, remix, and rearrange music just because it isn't part of an elaborate bank of sound studio technology do so at their own peril.
BeatMaker developer Intua has been around since 2001 and working on projects like embedded development and audio software design.
They did some work for early PDAs, but have really made a name for themselves with the BeatMaker app, which they first released in 2008.
Since then, BeatMaker has been the gold standard for music development apps and a must-have component for anyone looking to make music on their iPhone.
Intua is continually releasing updates for BeatMaker, offering new kits and optimizations and updating it to keep current with the latest hardware iterations.
They also support their BeatMaker app with demos and videos to provide maximum functionality with a minimum of effort, like their tutorials showing how to use the mute and reverse modes, arrange and tweak live songs, and record patterns.
Their efforts have gained notice from music professionals and big-name media outlets.
Wired.
com calls BeatMaker "a serious production tool," while John Mahoney at Gizmodo.
com reports that it's also Timbaland's favorite app.
Other performers have carried it into the spotlight and raised its profile even further, as was the case with Gary Go, a Brit-pop musician who is making waves on both sides of the Atlantic.
When he took the stage at London's Wembley Stadium with an iPhone that he introduced as the "fifth member of the band," he listed Intua's BeatMaker as one of his can't-do-without apps for making music.
Another explanation for BeatMaker's popularity is its compatibility with other programs.
Not only can you synchronize BeatMaker with music programs on your Mac or PC, but Amidio Inc updated their Noise.
io synth program to allow it to integrate with BeatMaker, offering a whole new range of sounds available to digital composers.
Between the original depth of functionality offered by BeatMaker and the continuing support that Intua has put behind it, it's no wonder that BeatMaker is one of the most popular apps in the Apple iPhone store, gaining notice from amateurs and professionals alike.
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